Laura Alba, M.D.
Transplant Hepatology Internal Medicine
Laura Alba is a Transplant Hepatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Kansas City, MO with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 34 years in internal medicine, Laura Alba, M.D. is a long-established transplant hepatology internal medicine specialist in Kansas City. She has been in practice for 34+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 40% of reporting doctors in Missouri
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3120dNPPES updated 2017-11-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4320 Wornall Rd Suite 240, Kansas City, MO 64111-5941
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202362.63/100
Missouri avg: 81.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-21 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.63%
Missouri avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Missouri0.63% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
344
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
429
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,350
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.01M
Percentile rankings compared against 912 reporting peers in Missouri.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.4k received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Laura Alba's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An internist with special knowledge and the skill required of a gastroenterologist to care for patients prior to and following hepatic transplantation that spans all phases of liver transplantation. Selection of appropriate recipients requires assessment by a team having experience in evaluating the severity and prognosis of patients with liver disease.
Taxonomy: 207RT0003X
Mailing address
901 E 104th St, Kansas City, MO 64131-4517
Differs from practice location
Virtual Transplant Hepatology Care With Laura Alba
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Laura Alba for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Kansas City required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Laura Alba
NPI records show Dr. Alba as active with telehealth listed in Kansas City, MO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (816) 932-7900.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Laura Alba
Practice Location
4320 Wornall Rd Suite 240, Kansas City, MO 64111-5941
Mailing Address
901 E 104th St, Kansas City, MO 64131-4517
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